Issue 5 September 2017 - John Tonkin College
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Issue 5
September 2017
From the Principal & Board Chairperson
Possible Changes to the Board and P&C JOHN TONKIN COLLEGE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Over the past couple of years it has become
increasingly challenging to attract parents and The 2017 annual John Tonkin College athletic’s carnival held on Friday the 15 th
community to the JTC P&C. The operations of the of September was welcomed by blue skies, radiating warmth, and the fun
P&C have primarily been focussed on running of the loving atmosphere that accompanied the one day of the year when both the
canteen across both sites and distribution of the Tindale and MET campus’ would come together.
profits from the canteen to support school programs.
Throughout the day students from years 7-12 competed in different events
Sadly, with increased shops in the areas such as; 100m sprints to 1500m long distance runs, the throws such as javelin,
surrounding JTC, there has been a downward trend discuss and shot-put and of course everyone’s favourites, the novelty events.
in purchasing form the canteen on both sites and the When walking around from event to event, it was hard to not recognise the
canteen has now run at a loss. We are in process of sense of unity and community that filled the air, whether it was the smiles
surveying students and we will soon be from the volunteers working to provide a great variety of food such as the
implementing some new strategies to make sausage sizzle or the excitement that couldn’t be contained in the sidelines as
purchasing at the canteen more attractive. students cheered for their friends. Although not everyone competed,
everyone was involved. The craziness of the day didn’t stop there, we saw
In the meantime, it is necessary to ensure that the people supporting their factions by dressing up, painting themselves and
canteen has appropriate oversight and the P&C can spraying their hair with the same colour as their faction. Even Spiderman
not currently do this. We are in process of applying made a visit!
to the Department of Education to change our
unincorporated board to an incorporated board so The day was topped off by the four best girls and boys of each year in each
that the board can take on the management of the faction coming together to compete in the 4 x 100m relay where we saw not
canteen. To enable this process, the P&C will need to only competitors battle it out for their colours but the huge uproar of support
be disbanded so that it can relinquish the embodied in the side lines. After all events were complete and points were
management of the canteen. A Special Meeting of tallied, runner up and champion girl and boy were presented to each year
the P&C will be held in Term 4, Tuesday 21 group (Winners listed on page 2).
November at 7:30pm to table this motion.
At the time of 2:30 the day had come to an end… almost. The moment
Parent Feedback is important in all schools and as everyone had now been waiting on was upon us, not home time but in fact
part of our new business plan to commence in 2018, the overall winning faction which was indeed Sutton and that is now 4 times
it will be a priority to improve our communication, in a row. The 2017 John Tonkin college athletics’ carnival was and always will
marketing and feedback processes. We are mindful be a day to remember.
that times have changed and parents have different Article written by Letiesha Van Bekkem (Year 12 student)
needs and different means of making a contribution
to their child’s school. We are seeking expressions of
interest from parents who would like to form a
working group to explore how we can better engage NEWS FROM THE STUDIO
parents within the school community. Your
contribution to this working group could be managed
electronically if you are not able to attend meetings. The music department will be hosting an informal evening to celebrate the
If you are interested in participating in this working musical achievements of students on Thursday 2 November at 6:00pm-7:00 in
group, please email your details to the staff room at the Tindale campus. Entry is free and refreshments will be
Leanne.mcdonald@education.wa.edu.au and outline served.
any experience you have had in contributing to your
child’s schooling previously. It is not essential to have We have many talented students at John Tonkin College and they are looking
had experience, you could outline why you want to forward to showcasing their musical ability.
be part of this new process.
We will aim at establishing the working group to
commence in the second half of Term 4.
JTC News SURFING WA STATE SCHOOL
RESULTS FROM THE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
SURFING TITLES 2017
1st Place SUTTON
On Friday 25th August eleven
2nd Place EACOTT students from John Tonkin
College competed in the Surfing WA
3rd Place HALL Peel Regional School Surfing Titles for
a chance to represent our school at the State Surfing
4th Place TUCKEY Titles. Conditions were challenging for our surfing and
bodyboarding teams with solid overhead sets.
Year 7 Jordan Bobby Cameron Blake Our boys started the day off with some credible waves both
Champion Boy R/Up Champion Boy on the stand up and bodyboards. Unfortunately the seniors
were unable to make their way through to the second rounds.
Farrah Evans Holly Halden
The junior boys managed to get through the first round of
Champion Girl R/Up Champion Girl
body boarding thanks to a couple of nice waves by Corey
Year 8 Nian Beer Liam McLenaghan Phillips but unfortunately went down in the stand up. In
Champion Boy R/Up Champion Boy round 2 our bodyboarding boys run was cut short losing to
Halls Head and MCC.
Jade McDonald Kara Tinsley
Champion Girl R/Up Champion Girl Last but not least our junior girls endured
Year 9 James Carr Corey Acton back to back heats with the same two girls
Champion Boy R/Up Champion Boy competing in both the stand up and
bodyboarding. The girls came out with a win,
Adele Evans Zoey Torrent taking them straight to the State Titles to be
Equal Champion Girl Equal Champion Girl held at Trigg the following week. At the State
Titles Isis Naisbitt and Maison Turner found themselves up
Year 10 Jack Wicks Jake Genefini
against a very strong first heat, including 11x State
Champion Boy R/Up Champion Boy
Champions, Margaret River SHS. Although it was short lived
Sahrai Heller-Pari Shakira McCarthy the girls put in 100%, surfed their hearts out and enjoyed
Champion Girl R/Up Champion Girl another fine day of school surfing. An awesome couple days
of surfing, teamed with good weather and a fun crew of JTC
Open Marquis Williams Beau Wyllie students saw us finish 3rd overall for the Peel Region.
Division Champion Boy R/Up Champion Boy
Rogan Marshall Shanae Jefferies JAPANESE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Champion Girl R/Up Champion Girl
John Tonkin College recently welcomed a group of twelve
short-term Japanese exchange students from Osaka, Japan. The
REPORTING SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOUR AT-
students were hosted by families from JTC and the wider
JTC CAMPUSES Mandurah community and buddied with senior school students
who will join the JTC Japan Tour in late Term 4.
John Tonkin College has experienced vandalism and thefts
at each of its campuses that is unnecessarily wasting school The Japanese students were able to participate in a variety of
funds and resources that could be spent more beneficially engaging and interactive activities with their buddies and host
on our students and programs. For information on how to sibling during classes at both campuses and also braved Peel
report suspicious behaviour please click on the link below Zoo in the inclement weather!
http://www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au/downloads/
REPORTING_SUSPICIOUS_BEHAVIOUR_AT_JTC_CAMPUSES.pdf
This experience provided participating students the opportunity
to not only improve their ability to communicate effectively in
CHANGES TO MINIMUM AGE FOR Japanese and English and to form lifelong friendships, but to
WHOLE BLOOD DONATIONS also expand their knowledge and understanding of culture and
traditions.
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service
advises that, from 14 January 2018, the minimum age for We would like to express their appreciation to the host families
whole blood donations will increase from 16 to 18 years of and buddy students for making this short-term exchange
age. program both an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
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Tindale Campus News Years 7—9
It has been a very busy and eventful term three at Tindale PRIMARY ASPIRANT PROGRAM
Campus with students participating in a range of educational
and extra- curricular Term 3 saw 20 year 5 and 6 students
activities. from Mandurah, North Mandurah,
Lakelands and Meadow Springs
One highlight of term three primary schools participate in the
was witnessing the Year 12 English Primary Aspirant Program.
students opening their Time
Capsules that they created in Students attended three sessions
2013 whilst in Year 8 at and engaged in a range of activities
Tindale Campus. It was lovely aimed at challenging their reading, writing, speaking and
to see so many students and listening and critical thinking skills. Students were also
family members attend the introduced to a number of AVID
afternoon tea at the MET Campus and there were lots of critical reading and writing
laughs as students sifted through their Time Capsules and strategies including: Cornell
reminisced about what was important and significant to Notes, numbering the
them as 12 and 13 year olds. Since 2013, each year group has paragraphs, charting the text,
participated in the Time Capsule project and students look quick-writes, philosophical chairs
forward to opening them once they reach Year 12.
and even a Socratic Seminar.
I hope students, parents, carers and staff members have a
restful and enjoyable break.
Donna Heath
Students commented that they
Associate Principal, Tindale Campus
enjoyed the sessions with a
particular enthusiasm for the
Socratic Seminar focusing on
UWA ASPIRE the role of technology in the
Six Year 7-10 students recently 21st century classroom.
attended the University of
Western Australia Aspire
program. The program is
designed to support aspirant Canteen Menus
leaders who get the
opportunity to participate in Can be found on our website
workshops and collaborate with
students from a range of schools. The JTC students attended www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au
a very enjoyable Macbeth production by Bell Shakespeare
and then participated in a workshop
activity that required leadership skills, creative thinking and
collaboration.
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communication for updates and newsletters.
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Does your child need a quiet space to
complete homework? Windows, simply click on the button above.
Could they do with some extra
assistance with their work? YEAR 8 IMMUNISATIONS
If so, they can come along to Homework Club on Round 3 immunisations will take place on the following dates
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 3.00 pm. for our year 8 students.
and 4.00pm in Block G. Round 3- 24 and 25 October
www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au
MET Campus News Years 10—12
TOUCH RUGBY INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION YOUTH ON HEALTH FESTIVAL SLEEP OUT
st
On Thursday 31 August 20 year 10-12 students
On Friday 18th August, the John Tonkin College Year 11 and 12
participated in the annual School Sport Touch Rugby
Drama and Dance students attended a camp in order to
competition. Both teams continually upheld the values of rehearse for their ‘Youth On Health Festival' (YOH Fest)
the school showing:
performances at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre on 5th
September.
RESPECT both on and off the field, honouring the umpire’s
decisions and displaying excellent sportsmanship. The theme for YOH Fest this year was, ‘It Starts with Me,’ and
COMMITMENT to their training, the team and the game.
the JTC students participating in YOH Fest slept outside to
EXCELLENCE within their games.
experience what homeless people go through most, if not
every night.
The males’ team won 3 out of 5 games, narrowly missing
out on a place in the quarterfinals. The females won 4 out
The students collected money from people in the community to
of 5 games and progressed into the quarter finals against sponsor them for the sleep out in order to raise funds to donate
Willeton Senior High School. The game was highly to the homeless in the form of blankets, backpacks, toiletries
competitive and close, with the girls having to compete in
and other necessary, personal items. The students involved
their first overtime drop off. The girls achieved victory and
believed this was one way we could make a difference in the
competed in the semi-finals afterschool on Monday 4th lives of others in the community and help spread the message
September. Unfortunately the girls didn’t win but they had of, ‘It starts with me.’
a fantastic experience playing against the top schools in
the state which included a
Everyone was excited when the local Mayor, Marina Vergone
specialist Rugby, Touch Rugby and paid a visit during the camp, shortly after they had enjoyed
Sport school.
some delicious homemade soup and rolls provided by the Food
Science Students.
Overall it was a successful and
highly enjoyed event. We look The total amount raised was $700.70. Items to this value were
forward to future competitions
purchased and presented to a representative of Passages
and the opportunity to further
Resource Centre, at MANPAC on the performance day.
develop as a team. It was a pleasure taking such a 'Passages' assist local homeless or street present young people
committed and great group of students. between the ages of 12 and 25.
GEOGRAPHY- ANDREI SANCHEZ: On behalf of the Year 11 and 12 Drama and Dance Students
1ST IN WA along with their teachers, we would like to thank those that
contributed, for your generosity and the contribution you made
Our college congratulates Year 12 to improve the lives of those in need. The students have worked
student Andrei Sanchez for his extremely hard on their performance pieces and enjoyed
outstanding achievement of- Top Student sharing their message at the ‘Youth On Health Festival’.
in WA in the annual Australian Geography
Competition. Andrei’s result also placed him in the top 1%
of all students in Australia. Well done Andrei! MANDURAH ROTARY CLUB FOUR WAY
SPEECH COMPETITION
JOHN TONKIN COLLEGE BUSHFIRE
Cara Riberi, one of our exceptional Year 10 students,
PLANS 2017/2018 represented John Tonkin College at the Mandurah Rotary Club
Bushfire zone register - John Tonkin College MET Campus Four Way Speech competition on Wednesday 16th August
has been added to the Bushfire Zone Register. This means, the 2017. The delivery of her speech, ‘The Heroes Journey’, was
MET Campus, Years 10-12 may be required to evoke pre-emptive eloquent and sophisticated and she was certainly a worthy
competitor. The English department are incredibly proud of
closure on a day for which a Catastrophic Fire danger rating (FDR)
her resilience and tenacity during her preparation for the
has been declared. This means that if a fire starts, it is likely to be
presentation and her performance on the night. She was an
uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving.
exceptional ambassador for John Tonkin College. Well done
What does this mean for our school? - Cara!
For further information please click on the link below
http://www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au/downloads/
JTC_BUSHFIRE_PLANS_2017_2018.pdf
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Community News
Important Dates - Term 4, 2017
5-13 October
Year 12 School Based Exams
10 October
Term 4 Commences
13 October
Year 12 General Pathway Students Final Day
16-18 October
Year 11 ATAR Outdoor Ed Camp
19 October
Interschool Athletics Carnival
19-25 October
Year 10 Kalbarri Camp
20 October
Year 12 ATAR Students Final Day
Years 7-9 AFL Girls Carnival
1-20 November
WACE ATAR Exams
6-10 November
Years 7-10 Exams
17 November
Year 11 General Pathway Students Final Day
20-24 November
Year 11 Exams
Year 11 ATAR Students Final Day
21 November
Year 12 Valedictory Ceremony
22-24 November
7S Point Perron Camp
24 November
Whole Campus Assembly—Tindale
27 November
Year 7, 2018 Orientation Day
Year 10, 2018 Orientation Day @ MET
14 December
Years 7-10 Term 4 Ends
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